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About The Gordon Highlanders Museum
A multi award-winning 5* VisitScotland visitor attraction located in the west end of Aberdeen. The Museum tells the story of The Gordon Highlanders Regiment from 1794 - 1994.
Did you know that the last Colonel-in-Chief of The Gordon Highlanders was The Duke of Rothesay, now known as King Charles? The Museum has a real Royal connection!
As well as the museum, there is:
- An outdoor full-size WW1 replica trench
- A Victorian Walled Garden and Café on site
Highlights include:
- The Armoury and Medals Room
- The Silver Room
- The Officers Mess
- D-Day Exhibition
- One of the largest collections of Victoria Crosses
Group Experiences
Group Dining
- Travel Trade Exclusive: N
- Duration: Varies
- Availability: Available year round
- Group Size: Varies
- Pricing: Varies
Catering for larger private group dinners in the Regimental Gallery for up to 50 guests.
Group Tour
- Travel Trade Exclusive: N
- Duration: 2 hours
- Availability: Available year round
- Group Size: 10–45 min/max
- Pricing: Varies
Includes:
- Guided tour of the Museum, WW1 replica trench, and Victorian Walled Garden
- Tours can be in person by knowledgeable Museum Guides (subject to availability) or an audio tour
- Audio tours in 9 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Polish, Gaelic, and Doric
- Family-friendly audio tour for ages 5–12 years
- Mini figure hunt for children
Gordon Highlanders Whisky
Beautiful garden café serving morning coffees, light lunches, and afternoon teas.
Regimental Fine Dining Experience
- Travel Trade Exclusive: N
- Duration: 4 hours
- Availability: Available year round
- Group Size: 8–14 min/max
- Pricing: Varies
Includes:
- Exclusive use of the Museum and Officers Mess
- Exclusive private guided tour of the Museum
- Pre-dinner drinks, followed by a four-course dinner
- Accompanying fine wines
- A piper on arrival and during dinner
- Use of genuine historic Regimental Silver
- After-dinner port and a dram of Gordon Highlanders Whisky